At its brief one-day January meeting, the State Board of Education (SBOE) adopted standards for several CTAE pathways and initiated a dual enrollment rule. Two newly named SBOE members attended.
The board’s meeting agenda is available HERE. Archived video footage of January meetings is available HERE and HERE.
The next SBOE meetings are scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16.
Valladares and Ellis Named to SBOE
Richard Valladares has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to represent the Sixth Congressional District, filling a seat formerly held by Scott Johnson. Valladares is an attorney specializing in business litigation at the Greenberg Traurig firm. Nick Ellis, a law enforcement officer and former Wayne County school board member, will replace Mike Long in the First Congressional District.
Dual Enrollment Options Renamed & CTAE Pathways Adopted
An amendment to the Dual Enrollment State Board Rule 160-4-2-.34 was initiated to rename “Option A” and “Option B” to “Dual Enrollment Requirements for the Traditional High School Diploma” and “Dual Enrollment Requirements for the Accelerated Career Diploma,” respectively.
Board members also adopted standards for Army JROTC Cyber 1, Hotel Operations and Management, and several courses for the Powersports and Small Engine Maintenance and Repair Pathway.
Superintendent's Report & Chair's Report
There was no superintendent’s report this month.
SBOE Chair Jason Downey invited a speaker from Bibb County to share about Leader in Me, a program intended to build student leadership and life skills.